Going Self-Employed
Thinking about going self-employed — or just made the leap? This hub walks you through everything from HMRC registration to setting your prices, getting insured, and surviving your first month. It's the complete launchpad for your beauty business.
Guides
How to Register as Self-Employed
Step-by-step HMRC registration, what you need, and deadlines.
Read guideYour First 30 Days as Self-Employed
A day-by-day checklist covering tax, insurance, banking, and marketing.
Read guideChair Rental vs Employment — What to Choose
Pros and cons of each, with financial comparisons.
Read guideSetting Up a Home Beauty Business
Planning permission, insurance, and local authority requirements.
Read guideBusiness Setup Checklist
Everything you need to do before taking your first client.
Read guidePricing Your Services
How to calculate your rates and avoid undercharging.
Read guideInteractive Tools
Employment Status Checker
Confirm you're genuinely self-employed.
Pricing Calculator
Work out your ideal hourly rate.
Take-Home Pay Estimator
See what you'll actually keep after tax.
Insurance Needs Finder
Get a personalised insurance recommendation.
Qualification Checker
Check what qualifications you need for your treatments.